V-tech Explore A Town User manual
© 2002 VTECH
Printed in China
91-01542-000
User's Manual
Explore A Town™
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Dear Parent:
At VTech®we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop children’s minds and allow them to learn to
the best of their ability. Whether it’s learning about letters, num-
bers, geography or algebra, all VTech®learning products incor-
porate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to en-
courage children of all ages to reach their potential.
When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten,
entertain, and develop minds, at VTech®we see the potential in
every child.
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ON/OFF BUTTON
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
DOMINIC
BUTTON
ALPHABET
BUTTONS
CLOCK DIAL
MUSIC NOTE BUTTONSLIGHT-UP SUN
FIREMAN FRANK NUMBER BUTTONS
COMMUNITY SERVICE BUTTONS
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
ROLLER
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Explore A Town™ learning toy!
We at VTech are committed to providing the best possible products to
entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-
2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
The VTech®Explore A Town™ learning toy is designed for beginning
preschoolers. Join Dominic in his adventures throughout the town. He
will introduce age appropriate curriculum to your child throughout the
differentareasof thetown. Learnaboutlettersand objects intheAlphabet
Library, time and counting at the Town Hall, community helper roles and
safety in the Community Service and Safety Station area. Your child will
havehours oflearningfunasthey explorethe VTech®ExploreATown™.
LCD SCREEN
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Explore A Town™ learning toy.
• One instruction manual.
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire
ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child’s safety.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locatethebattery cover on thebottom
of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver
to open the battery cover.
3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6)
batteries, as illustrated.
The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the battery
cover.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are to only to be charged under adult
supervision (if removable).
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be
mixed.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number
of power supplies.
• Do not dispose of battery in fire.
NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak,
turn the unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the
problem persists it may be caused by weak batteries. Please
install a new set of batteries and try the unit again.
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TO BEGIN PLAY
1. To begin play, press the ON/OFF button.
You will hear a “Hello”, “Hola”, “Me
Nombre is Dominic!”
You will see Dominic wave hello on the
LCD screen.
2. To adjust the volume, slide theVOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH tothe( )for HIGH
VOLUME, or slide to the ( ) for LOW
VOLUME.
3. The LIGHT-UP SUN will flash with the
sound effects, talking phrases, short
tunes and melodies.
4. Press the DOMINIC BUTTON to hear
Dominic repeat the phrase or question.
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"This is the number one"
"Uno"
5. To turn the unit OFF, press the ON/OFF
button. You will hear“Goodbye”,“Adios.”
You will see Dominic wave goodbye on
the LCD screen.
ACTIVITIES
I. Numbers
1. Press a NUMBER BUTTON to hear the
number identified and counting.
2. You will hear “This is the number one”,
“Uno!” The number one will be shown
on the LCD screen.
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“Oops,This is the
number seven”,
“Try again!”
3. Press the DOMINIC BUTTON to hear
Dominic ask a question to find the
numbers. You will hear “Find thenumber
one.” To answerthe question, press one
of the NUMBER BUTTONS in theTown
Hall.
4. If you answer the question correctly, you
see a rewarding animation, hear a
positive phrase such as “Good!”,
“Bueno!”, and hear the identification of
the number “This is the number one!”,
“Uno.”
5. If you answer the question incorrectly,
you will hear an incorrect sound effect,
“Oops, This is the number seven”, “Try
again!” After three tries, Dominic will
identifythecorrect answer. Youwillhear
“Do you need help?”, “Let me give you a
hand!”, “This is the number one!”
"Find the number one"
"This is the number one"
"Uno"
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II. Letters
1. Press an ALPHABET BUTTON to hear
the letter and object identified.
2. You will hear “This is the letter B, B is for
bird.” The animation of the letter and
theobjectwillappearontheLCDscreen.
3. Press the DOMINIC BUTTON to hear
Dominicaskaquestiontofindtheletters.
You will hear “Find the letter B.” To
answer the question, press one of the
ALPHABET BUTTONS in theAlphabet
Library.
"This is the letter B,
B is for bird"
"Find the letter B"
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"This is letter C"
4. Ifyouanswer thequestioncorrectly, you
will see a rewarding animation, hear a
positive phrase such as “Good!”,
“Bueno!”, and hear the identification of
the letter “This is the letter A!”
5. If you answer the question incorrectly,
you will hear an incorrect sound effect,
“Oops, This is the letter C”, “Try again!”
Afterthree tries,Dominicwillidentifythe
correct answer. You will hear “Do you
needhelp?”, “Let me give youa hand!”,
“This is the letter A!”
"This is letter A"
"This is the letter A"
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